Apprentice Early Year Practitioner

To be a play partner to children, engaging in sustained shared thinking Makes collaborative decisions with team members about immediate work priorities Works in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals/outside agencies to meet the individual needs of each child Follows Statutory Framework for Early Years Supports team members to achieve agreed targets and objectives Responds to the needs of the customers/partners and escalates service issues and queries to more experienced team members if necessary Follows standard H&S guidelines and report issues to senior team members or escalate as necessary. This job description provides a general reflection of the key accountabilities associated with the post; it is expected that the role holder will undertake any other reasonable activities to assist in efficient service delivery Acts in a way that demonstrates the University’s and UCSP commitment to Equality and Diversity for staff, students and partners Able to communicate effectively at all levels, with children, parents, colleagues and all stakeholders

Training:

Remote delivery for apprenticeship, regular training with City College Plymouth. At least 6 hours of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Training Outcome:

A full-time position will be offered for the right candidate after completion of the apprenticeship, as well as a further training route if desired.

Employer Description:
Our on-campus nursery offers childcare for children aged 0-5 years, and is open to staff, students and the wider University community. Located in Endsleigh Place, at the northern edge of our city-centre campus, children are welcomed into our Caterpillars, Bumblebees, Dragonflies, and Ladybird room, dependent on age. This enables our Qualified Practitioners to tailor activities to meet the individual need of each child.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Supervise activities,Childcentric professional care